2025 Art Exhibition
After celebrating the 40th Friends of Holland Park Art Exhibition last year, which was our most successful to date, I am looking forward to continuing the momentum with future exhibitions.
For the Feature Artist this year, I have selected last year’s winner of the “Spirit of Holland Park” prize, Chris Hales. Chris paints landscapes outdoors in rain or shine with a “plein air” approach. He grew up in the Peak District of Derbyshire, studied in Bristol and taught for many years at UWE (University of West of England) Faculty of Art, Media & Design, subsequently moving to London to study at the Royal College of Art and settling down many years ago in Holland Road. We are delighted to have Ilchester Estates sponsor the exhibition for another year. Over the years this sponsorship has allowed The Friends to develop the exhibition, offer a free catalogue, advertise and increase visitor numbers to The Orangery.
Please note: Artists’ completed forms, showing details of all their exhibits, must reach me by Friday 7th March 2025.
Gordon French
Art Exhibition 2025 Timetable
Friday, 7 March, 2025 Final date for completed artist exhibits to allow catalogue listing
Friday, 4 April Artists deliver artworks to the Orangery, Holland Park 8.30-11am
Artists will be required to sign the catalogue to certify that all details shown are correct.
Friday, 4 April Hanging & Judging 11am – 6pm
Friday, 4 April Artists’ Reception 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday, 5 April Exhibition open to the public. 10.30am to 6pm
to Sunday, 13 April Continues for 9 days 10.30am to 6pm with entry FREE OF CHARGE.
Sunday, 13 April Artists and buyers collect works, 6.15pm – 7pm
Monday 14 April Artists and buyers collect works, 9am – 11am
[February 2025]
Photo: French family.
2025 Art Exhibition
It is the time of year when I announce the dates for The Friends of Holland Park Annual Art Exhibition. Like other Friends who are artists, I find a deadline gives me the necessary creative energy to decide on my subject and start planning. I have already begun sketching particular details in the Kyoto Garden that I will work on over the following months.
You can come and see the end result next April in the Orangery. Artists, this is a call to action. Please register and pay your exhibition registration fee, so I can send you the information/exhibit detail forms.
The conditions of entry remain the same. Friends who are artists, and artists who become Friends, are invited to exhibit up to a total of ten works in the main exhibition. This can be made up of two framed works to hang on the walls, and up to eight unframed works for display in the browser print stands, the latter with a maximum size 70cm x 100cm (including cardboard mounts but no wooden mounts). Or it can be made up of ten three-dimensional objects such as ceramics, stoneware and small sculptures. The minimum sale price for works in the main exhibition is £75. Artists can also enter the Mini-Market of small works on offer at £65 or under, this includes cards and craft items but no paintings. 35% of the money from the sale of your artworks goes to The Friends, so that they can continue the important work they do in Holland Park.
Friends interested in exhibiting in the art exhibition, the Mini-Market, or both, need to register and pay £15 entry fee before they receive the artist exhibits forms.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FRIDAY 22nd NOVEMBER. Artists who have registered for the main exhibition may include works in the Mini-Market at no additional cost. Please register as soon as possible, as space is limited.
Information about the exhibition is available on our website, www.thefriendsofhollandpark.org or from me, Gordon French, 19 Kensington Court Place London W8 5BJ; email gordon.l.french@gmail.com telephone 020 7937 7222. All the details regarding the 2025 exhibition, feature artist and sponsorship will be outlined in the spring newsletter.
Artists – you are the exhibition! I look forward to seeing you in The Orangery.
Gordon French
Art Exhibition 2025 Timetable
Friday, 22 November 2024 Artist registration open
Friday, 7 March, 2025 Final date for completed artist exhibits forms to be received to allow catalogue listing
Friday, 4 April Artists deliver artworks to the Orangery, Holland Park 8.30-11am
Artists will be required to sign the catalogue to certify that all details shown are correct.
Friday, 4 April Hanging & Judging 11am – 6pm
Friday, 4 April Artist Reception 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday, 5 April Exhibition open to the public. 10.30am to 6pm
Continues for 9 days from 10.30am to 6pm with entry FREE OF CHARGE.
Sunday, 13 April Artists and buyers collect works, 6.15pm – 7pm
Monday 14 April Artists and buyers collect works, 9am – 11am
Photos by French
[November 2024]
Celebrating the 40th Art Exhibition
This year we celebrated the 40th art exhibition of The Friends of Holland Park. To mark this milestone, as well as our much-loved exhibition, we also showcased a selection of works celebrating Holland Park. 53 out of the 71 artists sold something, we exceeded our previous sales record and would like to thank all the artists who participated, the Friends that visited the Orangery and those who made a purchase – all combined to make the exhibition a great success. Our volunteers are a vital component as they check in artists, hang the many paintings and steward throughout the exhibition. We are grateful to idverde who set up the Orangery and provide the wonderful plants. Our sincere thanks also to Ilchester Estates who have continued to support and sponsor the exhibition. The photo collage provides a visual taste of the exhibition, and we will do it all again in Spring 2025.
Gordon French
[May 2024]